South Dakota Legal Deadlines
Verified filing deadlines under South Dakota law. Every entry cites the official statute — click the section number to read the law itself.
Injury & Accident
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Car Accident | 3 yrs | S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14 |
| Defamation | 2 yrs | SDCL § 15-2-15 |
| Dog Bite | 3 yrs | SDCL § 15-2-14(3) |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 yrs | SDCL § 15-2-14.1 |
| Personal Injury | 3 yrs | S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14(3) |
| Slip and Fall | 3 yrs | S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14(3) |
| Wrongful Death | 3 yrs | SDCL § 21-5-3 |
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Debt & Collections
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card Debt | 6 yrs | SDCL § 15-2-13(1) |
| Medical Debt | 6 yrs | S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13 |
Consumer
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Breach of Contract | 6 yrs | SDCL § 15-2-13 |
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Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed South Dakota attorney.